Ancient Jewish Customs Cont.

Kinvan is when the bride is given something of nominal value from the groom. In ancient times, coins were given. But recentely rings have replaced those coins. Rings have replaced those coins because their known as the gift of choice. However, in Jewish weddings, the ring has to belong to the groom, and be made of only solid metal without any gems of any kind on them. The rabbis had thought that if the rings …

…of which being the destruction of the Temple. The shattered glass also reminds us of how fragile life is.(Source D) Although wedding customs may be cherished simple because of the history and tradition they represent, what keeps them alive is their revelance in a changing world. Ancient wedding customs combined with a modern spirit provide couples with both a link to the past and a hand in shaping the future they will be sharing.